Best Online Social Work Programs in Radcliff, KY (2026)

Radcliff, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs, with tuition ranging from $26,990 to $41,865 per year for indexed programs. Radcliff has a population of about 22,967. Median household income is $60,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Elizabethtown, KY metro area, the top-earning social work-related role is Social Worker, All Other at a median $100,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Social Work Schools to Radcliff

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer social work programs near Radcliff. Distances are calculated from Radcliff city center.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Radcliff. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 29.2 miles from Radcliff BOC Score59.2
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#2

Spalding University

Louisville, KY 30.6 miles from Radcliff BOC Score39.5
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#3

Campbellsville University

Campbellsville, KY 45.9 miles from Radcliff BOC Score33.4
Published tuition$26,990 - $40,924
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#4

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY 64.1 miles from Radcliff BOC Score40.2
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#5

Brescia University

Owensboro, KY 64.4 miles from Radcliff BOC Score43.9
Published tuition$30,450 - $41,865
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky social work page.


Social Work Wages Near Radcliff

Radcliff is part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area (BLS area code 21060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Child, Family, and School Social Worker$62,130Elizabethtown, KY$68,576
Healthcare Social Worker$61,450Elizabethtown, KY$67,826
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$42,860Elizabethtown, KY$47,307
Social Worker, All Other$100,420Elizabethtown, KY$110,839
Social and Community Service Manager$64,690Elizabethtown, KY$71,402
Social and Human Service Assistant$34,110Elizabethtown, KY$37,649
Community Health Worker$48,230KY statewide$53,234

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Radcliff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,967Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+16.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Social Work-related employment in Hardin County1,160 workers, 445 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited social work schools are near Radcliff, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering social work programs near Radcliff. The closest is University of Louisville in Louisville, KY (29.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brescia University (64.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying social work roles near Radcliff?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying social work-related roles near Radcliff are: Social Worker, All Other ($100,420), Social and Community Service Manager ($64,690), Child, Family, and School Social Worker ($62,130). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Elizabethtown instead of Radcliff?

Elizabethtown, KY is 8.6 miles from Radcliff and has its own set of local social work programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Radcliff an affordable place to study social work?

Radcliff’s median household income of $60,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Radcliff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.